The courses included in this certificate focus on the understanding and application of the social science research methods commonly used in the public and private sectors. Skills in social research methods are highly transferrable and marketable, and graduates with these skills are increasingly sought by employers across all sectors of academia, government, charities and business.
The Certificate in Social Research Methodologies is 18 credits earned as follows:
September 2025
Faculty of Social Science
62 York Street,
SACKVILLE,
New Brunswick (NB),
E4L 1E2, Canada
Students registering at Mount Allison are expected to have graduated from high school at the university preparatory level. International English Language Testing System – Academic (IELTS) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0; TOEFL score of 90 (internet test), With minimum band score: Listening: 17; Reading: 18; Speaking: 20; Writing: 17; CAEL (CE) - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment, Computer Edition – 70 With no part lower than 60; Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency) – 176 With no band score lower than 169.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.